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00:00:00 – 00:21:52
The YouTube video focuses on creating cool printed type effects in Photoshop, emphasizing analyzing textures for authenticity. Techniques include recreating rounded corners, softening edges, and adding subtle distortions for realistic print effects. The tutorial covers using smart objects for flexibility, applying various filters like waves and clouds to enhance textures, and incorporating PNG textures for depth and visual interest. The speaker demonstrates adding color overlays, mixing colors, and utilizing PNG textures for design projects. The video concludes with a mention of upcoming content on After Effects and encourages creativity and enjoyment in the design process. Key terms include Alan Kitchen, Photoshop, smart filters, PNG textures, and print assets from Bracken. Key places mentioned are Ellen Kitchen's book and the design software, Photoshop.
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In this part of the video, Tim from Bracken demonstrates how to create cool printed type effects in Photoshop. He starts by referencing material from Alan Kitchen and emphasizes the importance of analyzing textures for realistic effects. Tim uses a scan of a book sleeve by Alan Kitchen as a reference, highlighting the intricate details and imperfections in real printed materials. He discusses how to recreate rounded corners, lack of sharp edges, and other distortions to achieve an authentic print texture. Tim stresses the need for close analysis and attention to detail to accurately replicate print effects in Photoshop.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the print texture, showcasing speckles and misprints. They demonstrate creating an ampersand effect in Photoshop to showcase paper textures in a design. The video then transitions to starting a new document for design work by adding type and applying effects like blur. Noting the importance of keeping text editable, they suggest converting to smart objects instead of rasterizing. The tutorial also covers softening corners using noise median to create a more authentic look, with adjustments based on document size.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on adding subtle distortion to create a realistic effect by breaking up straight lines. The speaker demonstrates using the Wave distort effect over Ripple for a more natural look. Various values are mentioned for tweaking the distortion effect, such as generators, wavelength, amplitude, and scale. The emphasis is on making subtle adjustments to avoid overdoing the distortion and maintain a realistic appearance. The speaker highlights the ability to easily modify these values using smart filters for desired outcomes.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to create a distortion effect in Photoshop using the filter and wave settings. The scale is adjusted, waves are randomized, and sliders are manipulated to create a desired visual effect. The process involves tweaking various settings to create additional visual elements. The use of smart objects allows for non-destructive editing. The tutorial transitions into creating a print texture by adding a new layer and applying the clouds filter with black and white colors. The focus is on maintaining flexibility in editing and achieving a desired texture effect.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to enhance the texture of clouds in Photoshop using various filters. They start by applying a high pass filter to refine the detail, then proceed to use filters such as torn edges, distortion, ocean ripple, and glass distortion to create a textured effect on the clouds. They also adjust values like smoothness, contrast, and scaling to customize the texture. Finally, they show how to clip the texture to a layer and make adjustments using levels for further refinement.
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In this segment of the video, the tutorial demonstrates how to create textures in Photoshop by double-clicking on clouds to generate different textures each time. The speaker then introduces using PNG textures from Bracken, showing how to incorporate them into designs. By adjusting fill opacity and blending options, they ensure the texture appears over the text effectively. The tutorial concludes with layering textures to create depth and visual interest in the design.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates adding color overlays to half-printed letters using PNG textures in Photoshop. Different colors are applied to create mixed colors and interesting effects. The speaker discusses the versatility and ease of using PNG textures for design projects. They mention the possibility of recreating similar effects entirely within Photoshop by creating grayscale values. The key actions include distorting the type, softening corners, warping edges, creating custom print textures, and using Bracken’s print assets for a realistic printed type look.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker mentions enjoying the content and recommends checking out Ellen Kitchen’s book. They also tease upcoming videos on After Effects, including tutorials on organic wipes and print transitions. Viewers are encouraged to like, comment, and subscribe, and share any feedback or tips. The speaker encourages creativity and suggests having fun while creating content.